Last time, we discussed the “Trail of Blood,” and how our Christian forefathers faced persecution and martyrdom for standing firm in their Faith. The history of the Church and the line of the Baptists is riddled with suffering and sacrifice for the cause of Christ. Now, society is collapsing into carnality as our churches are… Continue reading The Church (Part 2): The Body, The Bride, and the Battalion
Tag: Spiritual Warfare
Dead Bodies and Evil Spirits
Our bodies are animated clumps of dead flesh. The second we are conceived we begin the dying process. However, the spirit within us which is also dead can be made alive through salvation in Jesus Christ (Romans 8:10-11). This is the very concept that we find in John 3:5 when Jesus says "Except a man… Continue reading Dead Bodies and Evil Spirits
The Rapture
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:… Continue reading The Rapture
Take Heed Against Wolves
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of… Continue reading Take Heed Against Wolves
The Unknown God
Acts 17:23 “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” The Romans had many gods - Jupiter, Apollo, Mercury, Mars. etc. although they had a god for just about every circumstance, they still… Continue reading The Unknown God
Spiritual Gifts
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:4 The “spiritual gifts” that began in the book of Acts are one of the most misunderstood doctrines of modern Christianity. These gifts include speaking in tongues, prophesying, and healing. Pentecostal and charismatic… Continue reading Spiritual Gifts
Fear Him Who Can Kill Your Soul
“And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.”Luke… Continue reading Fear Him Who Can Kill Your Soul
Render to Caesar
“And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.”Mark 12:17 The “things that are Caesar’s” here are objects, including money, with the image of Caesar on them. The government prints money, so we should pay our taxes.… Continue reading Render to Caesar
The Savior of the Sick and Sinners
“When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Mark 2:17 The Lord Jesus Christ came to earth, lived among men, died for our sins as a sacrificial scapegoat for our… Continue reading The Savior of the Sick and Sinners
Does God Know You?
“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”Matthew 7:22-23 Imagine being… Continue reading Does God Know You?
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